Lisa from Books Lists Life says, "The two I've already chosen are: gods in Alabama by
Jackson and The Optimist's Daughter by Welty. I'm thinking about the first Miss Julia, but wouldn't mind something with a little bluesy heat to it."
Jackson and The Optimist's Daughter by Welty. I'm thinking about the first Miss Julia, but wouldn't mind something with a little bluesy heat to it."Let's help her with some "Bluesy Heat" ideas!
I immediately thought of Robert Johnson, since I live near the "crossroads", and that lead to Walter Mosely's excellent RL's Dream. I'll accept Mr. Mosley as a Southern; although, he was born in California. The reason, I've heard him speak in interviews, and I'm certain his peoples were from the South. ;D
Other suggestions anyone?
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Hey that's me! I'll be sure to check back to see what you smart people come up with.
One book that has somewhat of a blues touch is Miss Women by Ann Vaughn Richards.The character known as Miss Woman sings the blues.MLH
Sounds good MLH!
Lisa, I thought of two mystery writers that concentrate in the bayous of Louisiana, James Lee Burke and Julie Smith.
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